Point Reyes Farmstead Celebrates 4 Awards at the 2024 American Cheese Society Annual Judging & Competition

The highlight of the conference was the prestigious ACS Judging & Competition Awards, a blind competition celebrated for its high level of integrity and dedication to recognizing the best in American cheeses. Point Reyes TomaTruffle brought home the 1st place ribbon for American Originals Flavored Cheese, while Bay Blue took 3rd place in Rinded Blue Mold Cheeses.

AB World Foods US, Inc. Recalls Al’Fez Natural Tahini Because of Possible Health Risk

July 15, 2024 AB World Foods US, Inc.

The recalled Al’Fez Natural Tahini was distributed nationwide in retail stores beginning 05/26/23. The recalled Al’Fez Natural Tahini was sold in 5.6oz glass jars, UPC 711464506778, and with a “BEST BEFORE” of “2024 JL 11” or later.

Vital Farms is Building Its Next World Class Egg Washing and Packing Facility in Seymour, Indiana

July 15, 2024 Vital Farms

Putting down roots in Seymour for Vital Farms’ second facility allows the brand to continue to expand its strong network of more than 300 family farms to support new farm development within a day’s drive of the new facility. Vital Farms expects this new facility, in its first phase, will support approximately 165 family farmers producing the leading U.S. brand of pasture-raised eggs by retail dollar sales.

Finalists Selected for 6th Annual Real California Pizza Contest; Eight Chefs to Showcase Innovative Pizzas with Real California Cheeses at Napa Bake-Off Event

The finalists will come together August 7th at the Culinary Institute of America at Copia in Napa, Calif. to compete in a live bake-off event where the winner in each category will receive $7,500. A new addition to the 2024 event is a special Three-Cheese Pizza competition where all eight finalists will be paired to compete for an additional $7,500 in prizes. The remaining finalists will each take home $750 for participating.

Idalou Harvest Company Grower Details Peaches, Veggies, and More

Lucinda Mann, grower and manager for Idalou Harvest, joined the business in 2022. Mann has been a farmer for 15 years, previously operating a mobile farmers market known as Juicy Lucy’s Veggies.